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A gilded deity murti, seated before red velvet drapery and an ornate gold arch, is richly adorned with layered jeweled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, large jeweled earrings and an elaborate crown. It wears a white silk garment and holds a golden lotus-bud staff in one raised hand. A garland of yellow flowers and red roses hangs across its right shoulder. No people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine, decorated with heavy jewellery: a crown with jewelled ornaments, layered diamond-like necklaces, jewelled earrings and bracelets, and a white silk garment. The figure raises one hand holding a small object and wears a yellow and red flower garland draped over the shoulder. Behind it stand a red velvet drape, an ornate gold arch and carved grey stone pillars. The image is a photograph of a statue, with no living people visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a gold-embossed throne against red draped cloth. The figure wears a white silk garment, a crown with silver-toned ornaments, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, bangles, and a yellow and red flower garland draped over one shoulder. One hand holds a lotus-like object, and an ornamental fan-shaped backdrop rises behind. The sculpture is lit warmly against a stone wall with carved panels. No living people are visible.2010-07-13A gilded deity murti decorated for an alankar, seated before a red velvet backdrop and ornate gold arch. The murti wears a tall black hair crown studded with white and coloured stones, a jewelled necklace layered with pearl and gem strands, and a white silk dhoti with a jewelled waist belt. It holds a gold ornamented staff or trident-like object in one raised hand, and a garland of yellow and red flowers drapes over its shoulder. The face is polished gold with a red bindi and nose ring. No living people are visible.2010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA richly adorned deity murti. The figure wears a white silk dhoti with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, bejewelled crown and earrings, and holds a spear-like ceremonial staff. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from its shoulder, and a decorated brass kalasha with greenery sits at the lower right. Ornate carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2010-07-13October 19 20082008-10-19Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. The face is polished gold with arched brows, a red-tipped nose stud, and red lips. Its hair is piled high under a jewelled crown and tiara set with red and white stones. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces, earrings and a jewelled armlet cover the chest, and a gold silk garment drapes the body. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the shoulder, and the raised hand holds a ritual object. A gilt carved panel and a stone wall sit behind, with a faint logo in the lower left corner.2010-07-13July 07 20092009-07-07 +3 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship, shown from the side in a dark temple setting. The figure wears a black crown with jewelled bands, large jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace and layered diamond-studded chest ornaments, and a golden garment. One hand is raised in a mudra near the face. A garland of yellow marigolds and red roses hangs over the shoulder. The background is a carved stone wall. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20